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1st May 2016
04:57pm BST

Nelson (14-2-1) is a demoralising defeat to arguably the greatest BJJ practitioner in the UFC, Demian Maia, at UFC 194 in December. Maia, arguably the best grappler in all of MMA, dominated Nelson on the ground throughout. The comprehensive decision loss marked the honourary Irish fighter's second in his last three fights, with a first round submission victory over Brandon Thatch following his first professional loss to Rick Story.
Tumenov (17-2) is on a five-fight hot streak with his most recent win coming by way of split decision against Lorenz Larkin at UFC 195 in January. At 24, he is considered to be one of the up-and-coming fighters to watch out for in the 170 lb division.

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